The problem involves determining the two possible launch angles for a ball that is projected at a speed of 10 m/s and lands 5 meters away. The context is rooted in projectile motion and the equations governing it.
Some participants have offered insights into constructing equations for the horizontal and vertical motions, while others express confusion about how to decompose the initial velocity into its components. Multiple interpretations of the problem setup are being explored.
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jumbo123 said:Homework Statement
A ball is launched at a speed of 10ms-1. It lands 5m away. Find the two possible values of the angle, θ, which the initial trajectory makes with the horizontal.
Homework Equations
The equations of motion.
The Attempt at a Solution
I realize that I need to find the angle θ and then use sin(180-θ) to find the other possible angle however I do not know how to get it.
jumbo123 said:What I don't understand is how to split to 10m/s into hortizontal and vertical components in order to get the time.